Bray Park State School vs Woongoolba State School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Queensland, 61 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Bray Park State School
Bray Park · Government primary · Prep-6
480 students · ICSEA 973
Woongoolba State School
Woongoolba · Government primary · Prep-6
237 students · ICSEA 973
| Measure | Bray Park State School Bray Park QLD | Woongoolba State School Woongoolba QLD |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 42 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #441 of 804 | #470 of 804 |
| National rank (type) | #3268 of 4,908 | #3416 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Prep-6 | Prep-6 |
| Students | 480 | 237 |
| Girls / boys | 224 / 256 | 116 / 121 |
| Foundation intake | 68 | 32 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | +12% | +1% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 973 | 973 |
| ICSEA percentile | 35th | 34th |
| Top SEA quarter | 8% | 5% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 41% | 42% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 13.6 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 36.1 | 17.4 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 20.7 | 9.3 |
| Language background other than English | 23% | 6% |
| Indigenous students | 11% | 8% |
| Suburb | Bray Park 4500 | Woongoolba 4207 |
| Council area | Moreton Bay | Gold Coast |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Inner Regional |
| Website | brayparkss.eq.edu.au | woongoolbass.eq.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Bray Park State School scores higher on the Success Index (42.2 vs 40.2).
- •Bray Park State School is the larger school with 480 students compared with 237.
- •Bray Park State School has grown faster over five years (12% vs 1%).
The Success Index summarises community advantage, resourcing and momentum from ACARA data. It does not measure teaching quality, results or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Bray Park State School better than Woongoolba State School?
On the Success Index, Bray Park State School ranks higher (42.2 vs 40.2 out of 100). The index measures community advantage and momentum from ACARA data, not teaching quality, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Bray Park State School and Woongoolba State School?
About 61 km in a straight line, between Bray Park and Woongoolba in Queensland.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Bray Park State School has 13.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Woongoolba State School has 13.6.
How do Bray Park State School and Woongoolba State School rank in QLD?
Bray Park State School is 441st of 804 and Woongoolba State School is 470th of 804 among primary schools in Queensland on the 2025 Success Index.